Crime
34-year-old Thomas Smith killed after shooting in East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago
The gunman fled the scene in a silver SUV and remains at large.
A 34-year-old man, identified as Thomas Smith, was tragically killed in a shooting incident that occurred late Tuesday morning in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago.
The shooting took place around 11:15 a.m. in the 3400 block of West Jackson Boulevard.
Smith was approached by an unidentified gunman who opened fire, striking him multiple times.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, Smith succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The gunman fled the scene in a silver SUV and remains at large.
Area 4 detectives are actively investigating the incident, and anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the authorities.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.